Grado Labs, the Brooklyn-based audio company known for its wired, open-back audiophile headphones, has just released the Signature S950 — the second model in its Signature series — crafted from Brazilian walnut. You can buy the S950 for $2,195 from gradolabs.com. The S950 share much in common with the Grado Signature HP100 SE, the first … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents What is APD? Why might noise-canceling headphones cause APD? No consensus Studies needed Correlation isn’t causation On February 15, BBC News published an article that explored the possible link between the use of noise-canceling headphones and auditory processing disorder (APD) in young people. This will likely come as a … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents A new category? The design That wild headband Uneven audio ANC and transparency Call quality Battery life Conclusion When Mark Clayton was building his career as a wide receiver with the Miami Dolphins in the 80s (and with Green Bay in the 90s), he probably didn’t imagine that retirement … Read more
Australian audio company, BlueAnt — the same brand that’s been making Bluetooth accessories since 2003 — has a new set of wireless noise-canceling headphones called Pump X, which are designed specifically for powering workouts. They come in three colors (black/gold, white/gold, or black/silver) and are available on Amazon for $170. Over-ear headphones sound great, but … Read more
If you’re looking for a top-notch pair of noise-canceling headphones, save yourself the trouble of vetting through a dozen brands and stick to Bose. Not only has the company perfected the art of in-ear and over-ear audio, but when there are Bose deals to take advantage of, they’re usually pretty great. Case in point with … Read more
If you’re on the hunt for headphone deals, we’ve found an offer from Walmart that’s going to be hard to refuse. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2, which are usually sold for $199, are on sale for just $119. That’s $80 in savings, but we’ve got no idea how much time is remaining before the … Read more
Everyone should own a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones or earbuds they can rely on in a pinch. After all, we live in a world that’s full of audible distractions, so it’s about time we started blocking out the unwanted sounds! Fortunately, there are plenty of great headphone deals to take advantage of, and we … Read more
We almost walked right by 1More’s booth at CES 2025, but I’m glad I stopped in. Sitting there amidst the company’s existing wireless earbuds and headphones was a set of wireless cans I didn’t recognize. I was struck by the design — they look like a mashup of Sony’s WH-1000XM5 and Apple’s AirPods Max — … Read more
It’s time to finally upgrade from your basic headphones to a premium pair like the Sony WH-1000XM5, which are on sale from Target at 18% off. From their regular price of $400, they’re down to a more affordable $330, but we’re not sure how much time is remaining before you miss this chance at $70 … Read more
When it comes to premium headphones, one of the best brands on the market is Bowers & Wilkins. Best known for its prolific lineup of bookshelf and floor-standing speakers, B&W has been making over-ear and in-ear audio gear for many years too, and one of the company’s top pairs of cans is on sale today: … Read more
Simon Cohen / Digital Trends For those who are on the hunt for Beats headphone deals, here’s an offer from Best Buy to check out — the Beats Solo 4 at just $130 right now, thanks to a $70 discount from their original $200 sticker price. Since Beats are some of the most popular wireless … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Earfun AirPro 4+, $100, May 2025 Earfun OpenJump, $80, January 21, 2025 Earfun Clip, $70, March 2025 Earfun Tune Pro, $70, March 2025 Earfun Wave Life, $60, February 2025 Earfun UD100 Auracast USB Dongle, $20, May 2025 At previous CES events, budget-friendly audio brand Earfun has been content to … Read more
For years, JLab has been synonymous with budget-friendly audio, but lately, it’s been making inroads into the mid-to-high-end market. The latest product in that effort was revealed at CES 2025: the Epic Lux Lab Edition wireless noise-canceling headphones, which have a sleek design that reminds me of luxury models from Bowers & Wilkins, Sennheiser, and … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents JBL Junior 470NC, $80 JBL Junior 320BT, $50 JBL Endurance Race 2, $80 JBL Vibe Buds 2, $60 JBL Vibe Beam 2, $60 JBL Vibe Flex 2, $70 JBL Tune Buds 2, $100 JBL Tune Beam 2, $100 JBL Tune Flex 2, $100 JBL Tune 520 C, $40 JBL … Read more
Belkin is no stranger to personal audio — the brand best known for its charging and laptop accessories has tried its hand at wireless earbuds and wireless AirPlay adapters in the past, but this year at CES 2025, it has revealed its first over-ear noise-canceling wireless headphones: The $60 Soundform Isolate. They’re available for preorder … Read more